Simon Cowell: 'I Like Winning'

Our next guest who walked away from the big show in television last year because he wanted to be his own -- Simon Cowell has a talent for finding talent. But does he have that certain special... See More

Our next guest who walked away from the big show in television last year because he wanted to be his own -- Simon Cowell has a talent for finding talent. But does he have that certain special something that draws people to you and make -- As he Collison. We expect. News Simon Cowell has been judging how America got was appalling with a -- -- I'm finding it -- up -- tough to -- You are terrible thing you are terrible sounds you have no charisma and cash and a let me take a hard time that it that it isn't there is anything like -- human being today. This used Simon Cowell was shocked to songs. -- have a -- he walked away from the most popular show on television American Idol. So that he could build his own show. It's the X-Factor judges -- action consumer is certainly didn't show away with one key difference this time is not just to judge. Homes and -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- just beautiful mansion in Los Angeles we talked in the -- It's sad that the devilishly. Next to an actual mingle fire. A function of the gas -- I started -- my face this question. What's the biggest misconception. I don't let people. And you do what -- I love people myself. I like people I can only tell by looking people's -- within their rights personal. So when I mean it's because -- normally see something. No sign me up a -- -- mean. That's why people love you -- hate you continue. But I -- say what are you thinking at the time and I think other people think it's been fifty. -- fully expect. Simon predicted that it would be an instant hit twenty. It is not -- twenty million. Olson -- -- Soul level headed -- but that should what if you don't -- happy highlight leading. If I play monopoly with the U. And you win that I'm not happy. So I heard is that where your little kid and you weren't buying -- -- -- with -- about the whole thing. You did that filters. Simon born in 1959. Grew up with his younger brother in a wealthy family. His father would be EMI the giant music company and -- missed this child Simon dropped out of high school. And by twenty has started his own small music labels. His big hit. -- of the Phoenix which was -- his blocking to dance music. -- dressed up as a dog. Yes that's him to promote the song in his -- -- good television news. Suzuki slacks and -- influences in the music influence -- up over the cool eastbound while. The cannot -- the Eagles and dislikes Cat Stevens he thought what their own trick. He went on to develop -- news British. -- -- Thanks successfully. Then in 2001. He was trying to India and China and -- new -- show popped high. Created by Simon -- That led to America not. Which inspired Simon to create his own -- -- show. Which led to his new show. -- led to Simon Fuller suing him he feels it's -- couple. He feels I feel like it. The idea that you can control some -- and no one else is allowed to do something similar is ridiculous. Although many think of him only as the -- judge he's actually promote good. He has developed owns and manages to hugely profitable TV franchises it. Got talent is an overhaul the country's. And the X-Factor is a huge hit in over thirty countries including -- six day. India. She's live in Denmark. Bulgaria. -- -- -- Simon -- -- -- to do with over 320. Million dollars and counting. But he's never -- The -- most successful relationship with a woman. -- professional. -- this -- federal judge in. It is time you. To -- judge on the -- Has -- won't mention some things we didn't like each at the beginning I wanted to just like it was -- I think -- sexual tension. Don't follow. That can really wanted to move Paula Abdul -- -- million consent and what happened -- didn't want her. I I considered it but then the. It still. I don't think the -- -- would be as good as that the full. Do not want to let up in the morning with Paula Abdul I'd let the state for a few hours but then it would have to be -- at this harvester where you left out. And what -- she said maybe not quite it's about not quite noted if you what you voted history. Tough tough tough tough. The truth this time -- would be hard to live within -- stays up all night tending to these businesses around the world. Tell -- about the one thing. -- Subway car and then they come in with the first round breakfast will choose first round is -- -- with lemon. Photo by fresh orange juice welcome by Fred. -- youth tons of -- -- in them. -- round two. I'm not beat host at the moment that I. As finished movie which is made just finished and -- -- and Lebanon. And then I 83. Smoothly. Because I -- it's good field. -- -- -- Analysts thoughtful I think you greedy it -- -- it it makes you feel good news and young I think he does yes. -- what time is breakfast. And we all of this helps you smoke. Yet -- but that's called. It is a big crazy. What's your biggest -- -- -- I'm being unhappy. Yeah. I hate the idea that you know what else being born I -- -- really get fooled. And I did my school school I'm claustrophobic. It's -- I'm sitting out indoor outdoor. Like to be cut about -- the whole time. Would you ever -- -- therapist. I'm not at all didn't. Do -- need it. Puts you probably need it yes tough tough tough tough.